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A.W.T. World Trade INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A.W.T. World Trade INC ranks #2,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 46 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty87% serious
$80,000
OSHA penalties
46
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

A.W.T. World Trade INC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 46 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $80,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A.W.T. World Trade INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 46 violations, averaging 23.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunshine, Ent. aka East Port Industry in Monterey Park, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

23.0
violations per inspection
87.0%
of violations were serious
#2,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 46 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (23.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How A.W.T. World Trade INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A.W.T. World Trade INC runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$80,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($80,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $80,000 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is A.W.T. World Trade INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.814.927.039.151.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMCO, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49PEGASUS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TABLE TALK PIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A&W MANAGEMENT HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTERNATIONAL TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BENNETT HEAT TREATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVALIS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRESTRESS SERVICES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRIT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PANEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IPM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R W GARCIA CORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EJ USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25THE EDRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WASTE PROCESSING EQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & K MACHINEWORKS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVA COIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TADBIK NJ, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A.W.T. World Trade INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46
A.W.T. World Trade INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 46 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

A.W.T. World Trade INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, A.W.T. World Trade INC sits at penalty rank #1,315 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($80,000 assessed).

How A.W.T. World Trade INC Compares

A.W.T. World Trade INC's 23.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-14

Last Inspection

2013-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

23.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$40,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 23.0 violations per visit. That's $40,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

Serious

87.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

10.9% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$159,740

Current Penalty Amount

$80,000

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $79,740 from the initial assessment of $159,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How A.W.T. World Trade INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A.W.T. World Trade INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 46 8.0
Total Penalty $80,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $40,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A.W.T. World Trade INC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($80,000 here).

World Kitchen, LLC $80,000 NY Famous Enterprises, INC. $80,030 OH Magone Marine Service INC $79,969 AK L & L Lumber CO., INC. $79,958 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Kmco, L.P. 2 insp. Crosby, TX Pegasus Foods, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Table Talk Pies INC. 2 insp. Worcester, MA A&W Management Holdings 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

World Kitchen, LLC
Corning, NY
4 inspections $80,000
Cool Knits, Inc.
South El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
Sunshine, Ent. aka East Port Industry
Monterey Park, CA
0 inspections $0
Famous Enterprises, INC.
Mount Vernon, OH
2 inspections $80,030
Magone Marine Service INC
Dutch Harbor, AK
5 inspections $79,969

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A.W.T. World Trade INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A.W.T. World Trade INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 46 violations across 2 inspections, including 40 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does A.W.T. World Trade INC have? ▼
A.W.T. World Trade INC has 46 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $80,000.
How many OSHA inspections has A.W.T. World Trade INC had? ▼
A.W.T. World Trade INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-14 and the most recent on 2013-11-13. This averages 23.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A.W.T. World Trade INC? ▼
A.W.T. World Trade INC has been assessed $80,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $159,740 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does A.W.T. World Trade INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A.W.T. World Trade INC has 40 serious violations, and 5 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does A.W.T. World Trade INC operate in? ▼
A.W.T. World Trade INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333292). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does A.W.T. World Trade INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A.W.T. World Trade INC ranks #2,526 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does A.W.T. World Trade INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A.W.T. World Trade INC's total OSHA penalty of $80,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunshine, Ent. aka East Port Industry in Monterey Park, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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